NI Centenary Fund projects must complement the theme aims and objectives as outlined below.
The Council will only consider one application per organisation for the NI Centenary Fund Fund.
Threshold: £500 – £2000
Aim: To provide financial support towards the delivery of projects aimed at marking the Northern Ireland Centenary.
Objectives: To support projects to mark the Northern Ireland Centenary while also complementing the Council’s Good Relations Strategy.
Applicant projects should aim to address one or more of the four Key Priority themes defined by The Executive Office (TEO) under the Together: Building a United Community (T:BUC) strategy (2013). This document is available to download from TEO website at https://www.executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/publications/together-building-united-communitystrategy
The Key Priority areas are summarised and outlined below:
Key Priority 1: Our Children and Young People
1.1 Improving attitudes between young people from different backgrounds.
1.2 Young people engaging in bringing the community together.
Key Priority 2: Our Shared Community
2.1 Increased use of shared space and services (e.g. leisure centres, shopping centres, education, housing).
2.2 Shared space is accessible to all.
Key Priority 3: Our Safe Community
3.1 Reduce the prevalence of hate crime and intimidation.
3.2 A community where places and spaces are safe for all.
Key Priority 4: Our Cultural Expression
4.1 Increased sense of belonging (widens contribution beyond community background).
4.2 Cultural diversity is celebrated.
Closing date – 8th March 12noon
For more information and to apply please visit https://newrymournedown.eformz.info/